Albert Morris Sames
Appointed by President Herbert Hoover in 1931 and confirmed by voice vote, Albert Morris Sames was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. He earned a law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School in 1894. Rulings & record ↓ Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1873–1958
- Appointed by
- Herbert Hoover, 1931
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School 1894
- Succeeded
- William Henry Sawtelle
- Succeeded by
- Howard C. Speakman
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | District of Arizona succeeded William Henry Sawtelle | Hoover (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| University of Wisconsin Law School | LL.B. | 1894 |
| Columbian University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School) | LL.M. | 1895 |
Judicial Record
In our data, Sames authored 3 published opinions for the court (1932–1935). Most cited: In Re Menzies (6 citations).
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Recent & notable rulings
| Year | Case | Citation | Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | In Re Menzies | 60 F.2d 1064 | 6 |
| 1935 | Donaldson v. Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Co. | 14 F. Supp. 246 | 5 |
| 1933 | United States v. Shultz | 3 F. Supp. 273 | 3 |
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Questions & answers
- Who appointed Albert Morris Sames?
- President Herbert Hoover appointed Albert Morris Sames to the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona in 1931.
- Was Albert Morris Sames appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Albert Morris Sames was appointed by President Herbert Hoover, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Albert Morris Sames's confirmation vote?
- Albert Morris Sames was confirmed by voice vote on February 6, 1931. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Albert Morris Sames on?
- Albert Morris Sames was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
Sources
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- FJC Biographical Directory
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- CourtListener bulk data (Free Law Project): authored opinions & citation counts
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27 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).